French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large French 19th Century Cast Iron fireplace insert. An outer flange border, with concave returns with high relief cast embellishments showing wonderful examples of foliage and fr...
Iron
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Enjoy the warmth and glowing fire, surrounded by the timeless craftsmanship of the fireplace. Complete with a beautifully crafted base plate, this French antique shell fireplace wi...
Marble
A Late 19th Century French Splayed Steel and Brass Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well proportioned late 19th Century French splayed steel & brass fireplace insert. A wide outer frame with applied polished steel plates creating a framed border, these in turn ...
Brass
Beautiful, Rare Black Marble French Louis XV Fireplace with Original Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Impressive, beautiful and richly carved Louis XV fireplace from France, 19th century This fireplace is executed in impeccable Belgian black marble.
Belgian Black Marble
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18th Century Louis XVI French White Marble Fireplace with Porphyry Insert
Located in Rome, IT
A fine French Louis XVI white marble fireplace shaped frieze paneled with porphyry marble.
Marble
$13,342Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Louis XVI French White Marble Fireplace with Porphyry Insert
Located in Rome, IT
A fine French Louis XVI white marble fireplace shaped frieze paneled with porphyry marble.
Marble
A French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th Century Cast Iron and Metal Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate.
Metal, Iron
Antique Stone Fireplace Mantel for Square Fireboxes or Inserts
Located in Beervelde, BE
This simple antique fireplace mantel dates from the 19th century and is crafted in the refined Louis Philippe style, originating from the Burgundy region of France.
Stone, Limestone
Antique French Regency Style Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique French Regency style fire insert, circa 1830. This ornate wrought iron fire insert is finished in black paint, applied with stunning brass detailing above an arched openin...
Brass
Antique enameled fireplace insert with floral motif and scallop handle, c. 1900
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Complete fireplace insert set from the Art Nouveau / Jugendstil period, consisting of the central insert and two matching side cheeks. The piece is crafted from enameled cast iron. ...
Iron
Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert
Located in London, GB
A fine quality cast iron contracoeur insert. The outer moulding with rope detailing with decoratively cast foliage and flowers to base. The centre with oval rosette paterae with bead...
Iron
Marble & Gilt Bronze Fireplace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Important Marble Fireplace with ormolu mounts. Iron inserts. France, circa 1880.
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 41.25 in W 53 in D 5 in
Antique Rococo Fireplace Insert in the Louis XV Manner French, 19th century.
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo Fireplace Insert in the Louis XV Manner An Antique Decorative cast iron Rococo Fireplace Insert in the Louis XV manner, originally French 19th century.
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 52.37 in D 14.57 in
Antique Empire Fireplace with Columns and Its Complete Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique Empire style fireplace made out of Red Royal marble in the 19th century. Both jambs features detached columns. This fireplace comes with its complete cast iron insert and it...
Marble
19th c. Provencal French Marble Mantel with Color Inserts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely 19th century French, Provencal grey ground marble mantel with inlaid sienna and marbre rouge panels, in the style of Louis XV.
Unavailable
H 129.93 in W 80.32 in D 25.2 in
Large antique walnut wood mantel with copper insert, 19th c.
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Napoleon III style, this fireplace is completely carved over its entire surface. Thus, the upper part of the mantel is formed by a large pierglass, framed by two fluted pilasters. It...
Copper
Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron French fireplace insert/contracoeur panel. Having inner and outer stung beading and decorative floral and foliate design.
Iron
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H 44.1 in W 70.48 in D 29.14 in
Spectacular Antique Carved French Marble Fireplace with Original Brass Insert
Located in Baambrugge, NL
The Bianco Carrara marble is of statuario quality. The fireplace has it's original brass insert which contributes to the spectacular appearance of this piece.
Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A mid-19th century French Louis XV cast iron fireplace insert with a cross hatched background finishing onto shaped foot blocks., circa 1860.
Iron
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H 33.25 in W 39.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique 19th Century Ornate French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive mid 19th century French cast iron fireplace insert or surround. A deep concave form with ornate detail.
Iron
Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Insert
Located in Dallas, TX
Excellent as a decorative accent anywhere in the home or office, this intriguing fireplace insert was designed to make an unused firebox attractive during the summer months.
Wood, Plaster
19th Century Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace "Contracoeure" Insert
Located in London, GB
A 19th century decorative cast iron fireplace "contracoeure" insert with crosshatching, rope moulding and classical figures throughout.
Iron
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H 45.25 in W 43.25 in D 5 in
Late 19th Century French Iron Fireplace Surround Insert with Double Faced Doors
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This impressive late 19th century French cast iron fireplace surround insert features two double faced hinged doors with deep relief female figures on both sides.
Iron
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H 17 in W 27 in D 12 in
Antique French Victorian Ornate Brass Electric Light Glass Coal Fireplace Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Style Ornate Brass Electric Light Glass Coal Fireplace Insert.
Brass
Period Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround & Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A detailed and well carved statuary marble Fireplace Surround and cast iron insert, showing good, detailed carving throughout. Comes with its cast iron insert, ready for a gas fire o...
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H 46.07 in W 66.15 in D 14.18 in
Very Exclusive Antique Marble Fireplace with Custom Made Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A very exclusive fireplace carved from Bleu Saint Rémy Marble. This antique fireplace originates from an 18th century castle near Geraardsbergen, Belgium. Not only the marble is spec...
Marble
French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple diamond patterned mid-19th century French cast iron insert with a framed border and shaped foot blocks. French, circa 1850 Internal fire opening 27" wide x 25.5" high, t...
Iron
Antique Fireplace with Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Delightful French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel wit beautiful sunburst polished copper insert.
Marble, Carrara Marble, Copper, Steel
Mid-19th Century French Cast Iron Foliate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A mid-19th century French cast iron foliate fireplace insert with a centralised urn and swags flanked by a pair of putti.
Iron
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H 48.5 in W 65 in D 9 in
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Marble Fireplace Mantel Surround Bronze Insert
Located in Roslyn, NY
A large Louis XVI style 19th century fireplace surround in Italian Carrara Marble. The carved acanthus leaf console panels flanking each side, terminating in scrolls. The urn frieze ...
Carrara Marble
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H 43.51 in W 62.01 in D 15.36 in
19th Century French Ormolu & White Marble Fireplace with Iron Inserts, c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century French Empire white marble fireplace with ormolu mounts. The moulded panelled jambs applied with gilt bronze laurel foliage swags with rosettes on each corne...
Marble, Iron, Ormolu
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H 42.33 in W 57.49 in D 15.36 in
Antique Marble French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel with Cast Iron Insert
Located in London, GB
A well carved and proportioned Louis XVI style mantel in pale Carrara Marble from the mid-19th century. The fluted console jambs surmounted by square carved patarae, flanking a carve...
Carrara Marble
Antique French Delft Tile Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This is a fine quality piece. Excellent overall condition. Weight 40 kg.
Sold
H 18 in W 16 in D 14 in
Wonderful French Bronze Brass Coal Scuttle Box with Original Insert and Shovel
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful scroll details decorate this beautiful bronze coal box with original matching decorated shovel. From the scroll entwined legs, the hatch opens to reveal the original remov...
Brass, Bronze, Metal
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H 40 in W 53 in D 11.25 in
Antique Louis XV Rouge Royale Marble Serpentine Mantel Cast Iron Insert
Located in New York, NY
Rich oxblood with white, gray and eggplant veining, this marble mantel was carved out of rouge royale - a marble characterized by the presence of white calcite veins. In his Diction...
Marble, Iron
Antique French Bronze Fire Place Screen Insert Surround Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French bronze fire place screen insert surround.
Brass
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H 34.5 in W 49.5 in D 3.25 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive mid 19th century French cast iron fireplace insert or surround. Features a concave form with meticulous detail.
Iron
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H 34.5 in W 48 in D 8 in
Antique 19th C French Louis XVI Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround Cherub
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive mid 19th century French cast iron fireplace insert or surround. A concave form with meticulous detail.
Iron
Carved stone and glass inserts fireplace
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Inspired by the Lille ( Northen France ) carnival, an amazing carved stone and glass inserts fireplace dated 18th C.
Stone
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H 43.71 in W 57.88 in D 16.54 in
Antique Regence Style Fireplace in Panazeau Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique Regence style fireplace sculpted out beautiful Panazeau marble during the 19th century. The fireplace comes with its original three squares marble floor and an antique cast...
Marble
While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.
Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.
Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.
“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.
Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.
As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.
Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.
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